Asus BT6130I33220066B manual

ASUS Desktop PC User Manual BT6130[...]

2 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without t[...]

3 Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... 4 Safety information .......................................................................................... 7 Conventions used in this guide ...................................................................... 8 Where [...]

4 Notices REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr .asus.com/english/REACH.htm Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op[...]

5 RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter . End-users and i[...]

6 ENERGY ST AR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efcient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY ST AR logo comply with the ENERGY ST AR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by def[...]

7 Safety information Disconnect the AC power and peripherals before cleaning. Wipe the Desktop PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water then remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. • DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the c[...]

8 Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Where to nd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hard[...]

9 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately . Optional items 1. Optical disk drive (ODD) 2. Memory card reader 3. LAN cable 4. Power strip Specications depend on the desktop PC you purchased. Check with your supplier for the exact specications. Standard items 1. ASUS Desktop PC with • ASUS Desktop x1[...]

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ASUS BT6130 1 1 Chapter 1 Getting started Getting to know your computer Illustrations are for reference only . The ports and their locations, and the chassis color vary with different models. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Desktop PC! The ASUS Desktop PC provides cutting-edge performance, uncompromised reliability , and user-centric uti[...]

12 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Front panel 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 1. Slim ODD. This bay is for a slim size optical drive. 2. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on. 3. Headphone port. This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a stereo mini- plug. 4. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a micro[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH Rear panel Do NOT cover the rear vent , and the ambient temperature is limited up to 35 o C to prevent the system from overheating. 2 3 6 7 5 8 9 10 13 1 1 12 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 2. HDMI port. This port is fo[...]

14 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Activity/Link Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port LED indications SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN port 8. [...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting up your computer This section guides you through connecting the main hardware devices, such as the external monitor , keyboard, mouse, and power cord, to your computer . Using the onboard display output ports Connect your monitor to the onboard display output port. T o connect an external monit[...]

16 Chapter 1: Getting started ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting a USB keyboard and a USB mouse Connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to the USB ports on the rear panel of your computer . Connecting the power cord Connect one end of the power cord to the power connector on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to a power source[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH T urning your computer ON/OFF This section describes how to turn on/off your computer after setting up your computer . T urning your computer ON T o turn your computer ON: 1. T urn your monitor ON. 2. Press the power button on your computer . 3. W ait until the operating system loads automatically . T [...]

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ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 19 Chapter 2 Using Windows ® 7 Starting for the rst time When you start your computer for the rst time, a series of screens appear to guide you in conguring the basic settings of your Windows ® 7 operating system. T o start for the rst time: 1. T urn your computer on. Wait for a few minutes until the Set Up[...]

20 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Using Windows ® 7 desktop Using the Start menu The Start menu gives you access to programs, utilities, and other useful items on your computer . It also provides you with more information about Windows 7 through its Help and Support feature. Launching items from the Start menu T o la[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 21 ENGLISH ENGLISH Pinning items on the jump lists When you right-click an icon on the taskbar , a jump list launches to provide you with quick- access to the program’s or item’s related links.Y ou may pin items on the jump list such as favorite websites, often-visited folders or drives, or recently played media l[...]

22 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the notication area By default, the notication area shows these three icons: Action Center notication Click this icon to display all the alert messages/notications and launch the Windows ® Action Center . Network connection This icon displays the connection status a[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 23 ENGLISH ENGLISH Managing your les and folders Using Windows ® Explorer Windows ® Explorer allows you to view , manage, and organize your les and folders. Launching Windows ® Explorer T o launch Windows Explorer: 1. From the Windows ® taskbar , click the Start icon to launch the Start menu. 2. Click Computer [...]

24 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Sorting your les T o sort your les: 1. Launch Windows Explorer . 2. Right-click anywhere on the View pane. 3. From the menu that appears, select Sort by , then select your preferred sorting type. Grouping your les T o group your les: 1. Launch Windows Explorer . 2. Right-c[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH Restoring your system The Windows ® System Restore feature creates a restore point where the computer’s system settings are stored at certain time and date. It allows you to restore or undo changes to your computer’s system settings without affecting your personal data. T o restore your system: 1.[...]

26 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Setting up a user account and password Y ou may create user accounts and passwords for people who will use your computer . Setting up a user account T o set up a user account: 1. From the Windows ® taskbar , click > Getting Started > Add new users . 2. Select Manage another acc[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 27 ENGLISH ENGLISH Activating the anti-virus software T rend Micro Internet Security is pre-installed on your computer. It is a third-party anti-virus software protecting your computer from virus attacking. It is purchased separately . Y ou have a 30-day trial period after activating it. T o activate T rend Micro Interne[...]

28 Chapter 2: Using Windows ® 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 29 Chapter 3 Connecting devices to your computer Connecting a USB storage device This desktop PC provides USB 2.0/1.1 ports on both the front and rear panels, USB 3.0 ports on the rear panel. The USB ports allow you to connect USB devices such as storage devices. T o connect a USB storage device: Insert the USB storage d[...]

30 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 3. When nished, right-click the memory card drive icon on the Computer screen, click Eject , and then remove the card. Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur . T o prevent[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 31 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting microphone and speakers This desktop PC comes with microphone ports and speaker ports on both the front and rear panels. The audio I/O ports located on the rear panel allow you to connect 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel stereo speakers. Connecting Headphone and Mic[...]

32 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting 4-channel Speakers Connecting 2-channel Speakers[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 33 ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting 6-channel Speakers Connecting 8-channel Speakers[...]

34 Chapter 3: Connecting devices to your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 35 Chapter 4 Using your computer Proper posture when using your Desktop PC When using your Desktop PC, maintaining the proper posture is necessary to prevent strain to your wrists, hands, and other joints or muscles. This section provides you with tips on avoiding physical discomfort and possible injury while using and f[...]

36 Chapter 4: Using your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the optical drive (on selected models only) Inserting an optical disc T o insert an optical disc: 1. While your system is on, press the eject button in the drive bay cover to open the tray . 2. Place the disc to the optical drive with the label side facing up. 3. Push the tray [...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 37 ENGLISH ENGLISH Conguring the USB ports using the BIOS Y ou can enable or disable the front and rear USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports from the BIOS Setup. T o disable or enable the USB 3.0 ports: 1. Press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. From the BIOS Setup screen, click Advanced > Onboard Device C[...]

38 Chapter 4: Using your computer ENGLISH ENGLISH T o disable or enable the USB 2.0 ports: 1. Press <Delete> to enter the BIOS Setup at startup. 2. From the BIOS Setup screen, click Advanced > PCH Conguration > USB Conguration . 3. Select the USB port that you want to enable or disable. 4. Press <Enter> to enable or disable [...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 39 Chapter 5 Connecting to the Internet Connecting via a DSL/cable modem T o connect via a DSL/cable modem: 1. Set up your DSL/cable modem. Wired connection Use a RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network (LAN). Modem RJ-45 cable 2. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-[...]

40 Chapter 5: Connecting to the Internet ENGLISH ENGLISH Connecting via a local area network (LAN) T o connect via a LAN: 1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your computer and the other end to your LAN. Modem RJ-45 cable RJ-45 cable LAN 2. T urn on your computer. 3. Congure the necessary Internet con[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 41 Chapter 6 Using the utilities The Support DVD and Recovery DVD may not be included in the package. Y ou may use the Recovery Partition feature to create the Support DVD and Recovery DVD. ASUS AI Suite II ASUS AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and o[...]

42 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH • * Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU. • * Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . The T ool menu The T ool menu includes the EPU, Probe II, and Sensor Recor[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 43 ENGLISH ENGLISH Launching and conguring Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility , you are assured that your co[...]

44 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Launching and conguring Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder allows you to monitor the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed, as well as recording the changes. T o launch Sensor Recorder: Click T ool > Sensor Recorder on the AI Suite II main menu bar . T o con[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 45 ENGLISH ENGLISH The Monitor menu The Monitor menu includes the Sensor and CPU Frequency panels. Launching Sensor The Sensor panel displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU displays the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. T o launch Sensor:[...]

46 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from le , then click Next . 2. Locate the BIOS le from the Open window , click Open , and click Next . 3. Click Y es if you want to change the boo[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 47 ENGLISH ENGLISH After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows ® taskbar . Right-click this icon to switch between the quick bar and the main window , and to launch the AI Manager either from the quick bar or taskbar . ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and[...]

48 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH AI Manager quick bar The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch the ASUS utilities or display system information easily . Click any of the Main, My Favorites, Support or Information tab to display the menu’s contents. Click the Maximize/restore button[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 49 ENGLISH ENGLISH AI Booting AI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence. T o specify the boot sequence: 1. Select a device, then click the left/right button to specify the boot sequence. 2. When done, press Apply . My Favorites My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, [...]

50 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS Secure Delete ASUS Secure Delete makes deleted les completely irrecoverable via a simple drag-and- drop interface, thus protecting your data security . T o use ASUS Secure Delete: 1. Do either of the following to launch ASUS Secure Delete: • Click the ASUS Secure Delete sho[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 51 ENGLISH ENGLISH 5. Click Clear , and then click OK on the conrmation message to permanently delete all the les listed in the deletion box and the recycle bin (if selected in step 3). Recovering your system Using the system recovery partition The system recovery partition quickly restores your Desktop PC’s soft[...]

52 Chapter 6: Using the utilities ENGLISH ENGLISH Using the Recovery DVD (on selected models) Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on your Desktop PC. According to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. T o use the Rec[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 53 Chapter 7 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting This chapter presents some problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. ? My computer cannot be powered on and the power LED on the front panel does not light up • Check if your computer is properly connected. • Check if the wall outlet is functioning. • Ch[...]

54 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ? No display on the monitor . • Check if the monitor is powered on. • Ensure that your monitor is properly connected to the video output port on your computer . • If your computer comes with a discrete graphics card, ensure that you connect your monitor to a video output port on t[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 55 ENGLISH ENGLISH ? The picture on the HDTV is stretched. • It is caused by the different resolutions of your monitor and your HDTV . Adjust the screen resolution to t your HDTV . T o change the screen resolution: 1. Do any of the following to open the Screen Resolution setting screen: • Click > Control Panel [...]

56 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Power Problem Possible Cause Action No power (The power indicator is off) Incorrect power voltage • Set your computer’s power voltage switch to your area’s power requirements. • Adjust the voltage settings. Ensure that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. Y our com[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 57 ENGLISH ENGLISH LAN Problem Possible Cause Action Cannot access the Internet The LAN cable is not connected. Connect the LAN cable to your computer . LAN cable problems Ensure the LAN LED is on. If not, try another LAN cable. If it still does not work, contact the ASUS service center . Y our computer is not properly c[...]

58 Chapter 7: T roubleshooting ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH System Problem Possible Cause Action System speed is too slow T oo many programs are running. Close some of the programs. Computer virus attack • Use an anti-virus software to scan for viruses and repair your computer . • Reinstall the operating system. The system often hangs or fre[...]

ENGLISH ENGLISH ASUS BT6130 59 ENGLISH ENGLISH CPU Problem Possible Cause Action T oo noisy right after turning on the computer . Y our computer is booting up. It is normal. The fan runs on its full speed when the computer is powering on. The fan slows down after entering the OS. The BIOS settings have been changed. Restore the BIOS to its default [...]

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